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Worst bed ever

I really felt for the barman in this hotel. Not only was he running the bar, he was doing the accommodation bookings and working in the restaurant. He was friendly and helpful but very busy. The hotel really needs more staff, especially at dinner time. It's school holidays and very busy in the town.
We originally planned on staying two nights but the bed was so terrible that we simply could not stay. There wasn't anyone we could speak to about it in the morning so we simply dropped the key and left. Perhaps if someone had been there we could have asked for a different room with a better bed, but that wasn't the case.
This hotel has so much promise, but falls down badly. The room was small but clean, and although there was no air conditioning there was a fan in the room. Bathrooms were across the hall, also clean and modern. The heat/lights had been removed from the ceiling fitting, very glad it wasn't the middle of winter. We were given bath towels but no hand towels, face washers or a bath mat.
There are NO guest amenities to speak of in this hotel, and I guess their expectation is for residents to be in the bar or restaurant. Not every traveller wants this! There are no bedside tables in the bedroom, and the one reading light on the wall next to the bed did not...I really felt for the barman in this hotel. Not only was he running the bar, he was doing the accommodation bookings and working in the restaurant. He was friendly and helpful but very busy. The hotel really needs more staff, especially at dinner time. It's school holidays and very busy in the town.

We originally planned on staying two nights but the bed was so terrible that we simply could not stay. There wasn't anyone we could speak to about it in the morning so we simply dropped the key and left. Perhaps if someone had been there we could have asked for a different room with a better bed, but that wasn't the case.

This hotel has so much promise, but falls down badly. The room was small but clean, and although there was no air conditioning there was a fan in the room. Bathrooms were across the hall, also clean and modern. The heat/lights had been removed from the ceiling fitting, very glad it wasn't the middle of winter. We were given bath towels but no hand towels, face washers or a bath mat.

There are NO guest amenities to speak of in this hotel, and I guess their expectation is for residents to be in the bar or restaurant. Not every traveller wants this! There are no bedside tables in the bedroom, and the one reading light on the wall next to the bed did not have a globe in it. There is a "guest lounge" with a shabby broken-down sofa in it, and a television that did not have a remote. One meagre ceiling light meant the room was too dark even for reading a book. The actual original lounge is jammed full of what looked like children's craft supplies, and the balcony was inaccessible. The balcony foyer was enormous, with several locked rooms off it, and could have been an excellent seating/relaxation area.

The so-called continental breakfast was very ordinary. There was a loaf of unsliced bread but no knife, and the coffee was nothing more than Nescafe. The kettle was full, but there was no access to a sink to refill it. Some cereal, no fruit. We had coffee and toast, then left to find a proper breakfast.

It's a shame that the accommodation in this hotel did not live up to its promise of a quaint country pub experience. Very disappointing, despite the price tag.More

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Room Tip: Apparently there is an ensuite room but it's not offered. I believe you have to ask if it's available.

Stayed: April 2018, travelled as a couple

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We had a pleasant experience staying at this pub. The room was large and the staff were great. The only issue I had was the cleanliness of the verandahs and the lack of attention to detail eg previous occupants soap still in shower. Having said that the tariff was reasonable and included a free continental breakfast. If you are expecting a five star hotel you will be disappointed but if you are after a cheap country pub stay then you will enjoy this place.

Stayed: June 2017, travelled with family

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Had to wait for a table but thats ok had a beer and a good look at the quaint Australian bar. Seated ordered, my wife had Confit of Duck and she said it was really good, I had my favourite Chicken Parma, a big serve and worth it drinks a bit expensive but wines of the region is what we wanted and local beers, so not disappointed at all. would recommend this pub for meals and drinks.

Stayed: May 2017, travelled as a couple

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Accommodated in ensuite "Apartment. Roomy and clean sheets but room and upstairs area in need of redecoration and TLC. Grubby rooms. Outdoor verandah area a dumping ground for old Furniture. Continental breakfast very scant and unsupervised - "work it out yourself". Youthful Staff in general only moderately professional although Pub dinner good, if a little expensive.

Room Tip: Doubt any rooms really good. Most no ensuite.

Stayed: April 2017, travelled as a couple

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After having the pub recommend arrived from nsw with family to book accomodation and spend the night. Met by a young girl with sunnies on her head and tattoos on her neck who showed no interest in securing our business. That's how money flows booked into different hotel for accomodation and dinner. Owners need to choose staff more carefully!

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White chocolate cheesecake was sensational! Rhubarb and curd with meringue and a beautiful biscuit base, we will be back! Definitely recommend this hotel for a meal, Eldorado Road Rose is also the best I've had!!!

Stayed: March 2017, travelled as a couple

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